Delaware Indian Community Events
The Hindu Temple in Hockessin and various associations frequently organize celebrations of Indian festivals and other community events in Wilmington and Newark.
Also, local city government organizations and public libraries in Newark, New Castle, Wilmington & Hockessin also host SAT/ACT Prep classes, STEM & Math tutoring, Yoga sessions, Coding & Robotics classes, immigration services like preparing for citizenship exam, interview and filling up the forms for the benefit of students, teens, youth, immigrants and adults.
These community events include celebration of major Hindu festivals like Ugadi, Rama Navami, Ganesh Utsav, Dasara, Diwali, July 4th Fireworks display, India Day Festival, Newark Street Festival, Raas Garba, Govardhan Annakoot, Pongal and Ugadi, dance performances and music shows.
Entry to most events is usually free but do check with the organizers beforehand. And some events like immigration services and Math tutroing may require prior registration.
Please check this page often for a listing of events in Delaware that could be of interest to you and the family.
June 30, 2018
IndiaFest
Where: University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Sports/Convocation Center 631 S. College Ave., Newark, DEWhen: June 30, 2018 12PM-10PM
Admission Fee: $5 for Adults
July 3 & 17, August 7 & 21, 2018
CoderDojo
Where: Kent County Library Conference Room 497 South Red Haven Lane Dover, DE 19901When: July 3 & 17, August 7 & 21, 2018 6PM-7:30PM for ages 8-12
Contact: 302-744-1919
July 4, 2018
Fireworks Display
Where: UD Athletic Complex South College Ave Newark, DE 19713When: July 4, 2018 6PM-10PM Rain Date July 5, 2018
July 6, 2018
Talk: Hanuman - The Unswerving Devotee
Where: Delaware Mahalakshmi Hindu Temple 760 Yorklyn Rd Hockessin, DE 19707When: July 6, 2018 6:45PM
Contact: 302-239-7020
July 10 & 24, August 14 & 28, 2018
Coding Club - Girls Who Code
Where: Kent County Library Conference Room 497 South Red Haven Lane Dover, DE 19901When: July 10 & 24, August 14 & 28, 2018 6PM-7:30PM for ages 13 & up
Contact: 302-744-1919
July 23, 2018
Book Discussion: Unexpected Heroes: India Tales
Where: Kent County Public Library 497 South Red Haven Lane, Dover, DE 19901When: Junly 23, 2018 6PM-7:15PM, for all ages
Contact: 302-744-1919
Until July 27, 2018
Laughter Yoga
Where: Lewes Public Library Large Meeting Room West 111 Adams Ave Lewes, DE 19958When: July 27, 2018 8:30AM-9:30AM, open to all ages
Contact: 302-645-2733
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Delaware Farmers Markets
Rodney Square, Wilmington
Wilmington Rodney Sq Farmers Market (Seasonal)
Where: Rodney Square Wilmington, DE 19801When: Wednesdays Until October 25, 2017 10AM-2PM
Main St, Newark Farmers Market
Newark Main St Farmers Market (Seasonal)
Where: Newark Shopping Center 230 E Main St Newark, DE 19702When: Sundays Until Mid-November, 2017 9:30AM-2PM
New Castle Farmers Market
Where: 110 N. DuPont Highway New Castle, DE 19702When: Friday & Saturday from 9AM-9PM and Sunday 10AM-6PM
Middletown Farmers Market
Where: 701 N Broad St Middletown, DE 19709When: Thursday 8:30AM-6PM, Friday 8:30AM-7PM & Saturday 8:30AM-4PM
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Indian Language Classes
Learn Hindi in Delaware
Hindi Language Class
Where: Delaware Hindu Temple 760 Yorklyn Rd Hockessin, DE 19707When: Every Sunday @ 1:30PM
Contact: 302-235-7020
Learn Tamil in Delaware
Tamil Language Class
Where: Delaware Hindu Temple 760 Yorklyn Rd Hockessin, DE 19707When: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month @ 12PM
Contact: 302-235-7020
Learn Bengali in Delaware
Bengali Language Class
Where: Hindu Temple 760 Yorklyn Rd Hockessin, DE 19707When: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month @ 3PM
Contact: 302-235-7020
Learn Telugu in Delaware
Telugu Language Class
Where: Hindu Temple 760 Yorklyn Rd Hockessin, DE 19707When: 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month @ 12PM
Contact: 302-235-7020